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SSparkLab Bangladesh
Facilitating Transformation of Telecentre Movement in Asia and Pacifc Region through innovation and
sustainable approach
Md Shahid Uddin AkbarChief Executive Offcer
Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID)Shahid.akbar@biid.org.bd
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BIID an Inclusive Business Innovation HubIn
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-BIID is a private sector initiative that offers a range of services aimed at development and promotion of ICT based information and services market in Bangladesh.
- It’s distinction lies in clear understanding of issues & opportunities to benefit the poor with the use of ICTs.
-BIID envisions in becoming a reliable and leading enterprise offering strategic planning, implementation assistance and consulting services to public, private and other initiatives in ICT based services market of Bangladesh and in other developing countries.
-BIID pursue multi-stakeholder partnership strategy
- Innovation is the driver in BIID’s sustainability approach
Multi-Stakeholder Partnership is the Key StrategyP
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Major Partners of BIID
BIID involvement in TelecentresE
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1. Manage the Grameen Phone Community Information Centre (GP CIC) network of 500 telecentres : Training, awareness building, service offering and monitoring
2. Developed framework of Union Information and Service Centres (UISC) and offered training and e-services
3. Assessed existing telecentres in Tanzania & recommended business model(s), now being implemented by the Ministry
4. Developed inclusive business model of telecentre titled Batighar (Lighthouse) and rolled out in 200 locations as pre-commercial scaling
5. Innovate & offer service basket and branding (e-Krishok for agriculture, e-Clinic for health, EPO for extension, MSME for micro enterprises and Amar Hishab for Financial literacy
6. Developed strategic partnership for content, scaling up etc.
7. Integration of mobile applications and services
Vision and Strategies for SparkLab BangladeshE
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SLB will be the leading Innovation hub for ICT4D among the stakeholders as the most reliable & diversifed initiative with sustainable approach providing services to both public (Government and NGOs) and private sector. Our strategic objective is Leading Through Innovation.
To realize its vision, SLB will adopt following key strategies :
-Applying existing knowledge (information and expertise in aid to innovate products & services for economic and social development).- Piloting/concept testing to roll-out/scale-up new/existing services.Understanding citizens (target audience) need and national / global development priorities to decide among alternate investment opportunities.- Multi Stakeholder Partnership including collaborating with Government; national and global private sector leaders in the ICT sector ; and academia to leverage impact of planned initiatives, resource mobilization and utilization.- Integrate new ICT tools including mobile based solution and social media.- Constantly update and adopt environment friendly and sustainable technologies which are more suitable are relevant for target benefciaries.- Specifc emphasis on gender issues at every stage, from project development to its implementation and evaluation.
Proposal and Actions for SparkLab BangladeshS
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BIID foresee to Partner and Host the SparkLab Bangladesh
•Use BIID experiences in telecentre movement & understanding on demand, need, services and transformation process to frame SLB action plan & strategy
•Multi Stakeholder Partnerships (Existing and Future)
•Branding and positioning SLB as the leading Innovation hub for ICT4D among the stakeholders as the most reliable & diversifed initiative with sustainable approach
•Creating a pool of experts at individual and organizational level from APTN region as well as global level
•Use BIID and APTN/TCF’s existing network and services for marketing and business development
Service Basket (To be offered)S
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1. Innovation (Research & Development)
• Localization and customization of services
• New product / service development
• Service integration (Mobile & Telecentre based)
1. Consulting Services
• Project Design and Implementation
• Impact Assessment (M&E)
• Facilitation services
1. Managing Social Investment / Impact Funds
• Mobilize and Invest in impact enterprises
Making SparkLab Bangladesh (SLB) SustainableB
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• Within 3 years of launching, SLB will reach at break even and Initial 24 months will be in inception phase to assess market and develop & brand services to the potential clients, partners & investors.
• By 2015, SLB will start offering commercial services and charge Fees (12-15%). A strong Business Development Unit will be assigned for networking and bidding.
• Partner with Impact Investors for investing in other sustainable projects in the region and manage / invest funds as Equity Investor
• Represent and show case SLB services at global forums
• Segmentation of clients and services (Research and Facilitation) will be specifed in business plan
Important factors and enablersM
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• Leadership with vision and passion
• Knowledge, available services and expertise in ICT4D (Including mobile based services) of BIID
• Understanding and capacity to assess the transformation of technological trends and demands
• Link with global development partners to access into updated information and agenda (Focus areas)
• Access to resources (both fnancial and non-fnancial) and networks of telecentres
• Entrepreneurship and market driven approach
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• SLB will identify the major demanded services to focus based on local requirement / need and investors interest
• Technology will be major driver to set the SLB strategy for selecting ICT tools targeting specifc sector and services based on readiness
• Will build on BIID’s core expertise areas like e-Agriculture, e-Health and rural entrepreneurship
• Geographical coverage will spread beyond APTN region
Launching SparkLab BangladeshW
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• Launching in December 16, 2013 (If possible) as the Day is the Independence day of Bangladesh
• BIID will host the Spark Lab Bangladesh and share cost for operational and management
• Invite national and global leaders and organize a mega event
• Signing Partnership (at least 2 potential Partners from Private sector and development Agencies) on the Launching day
Multi-stakeholder platform
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BIID is ready for the futureLet’s Grow Together
www.biid.org.bd
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